Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, Syphilis and Associated Factors Among Female Sex Workers in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Wondmagegn M, Wondimeneh Y, Getaneh A, Ayalew G

“…Hepatitis B virus infection (HBV), hepatitis C virus infection (HCV), and syphilis are among the STIs. Female sex workers (FSWs) continue to be a high-risk group for STIs due to a variety of factors, including exposure to unsafe sexual practices. …”
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Depression, anxiety symptoms and substance use amongst sex workers attending a non-governmental organisation in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Vinola Poliah, Saeeda Paruk

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Prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis B and C virus infections among female Sex workers in Ethiopia: Results of the national biobehavioral Survey, 2020. by Birra Bejiga Bedassa, Gemechu Gudeta Ebo, Jemal Ayalew Yimam, Jaleta Bulti Tura, Feyiso Bati Wariso, Sileshi Lulseged, Getachew Tollera Eticha, Tsigereda Kifle Wolde, Saro Abdella Abrahim

“…There are no large-scale data on the prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus infections among female sex workers in Ethiopia, a critical gap in information this study aimed to fill.…”
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High risks of HIV transmission for men sex worker — a comparison of profile and risk factors of HIV infection between MSM and MSW in China by Maohe Yu, Desheng Song, Tiantian Zhang, Tingting Yao, Yang Chen, Yuanyuan Liu, Elissa Peixoto, Jie Xu, Zhijun Li, Jie Yang, Changping Li, Zhuang Cui

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Acceptability and usability of oral fluid-based HIV self-testing among female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Morocco by Amal Ben Moussa, Ouijdane Belhiba, Fatima Zahra Hajouji, Amina El Kettani, Mohammed Youbi, Kamal Alami, Boutaina El Omari, Lahoucine Ouarsas, Mehdi Karkouri

“…ALCS, a Community-based organization, involved in HIV Testing since 1992, and the Ministry of Health of Morocco conducted, a study on the acceptability and usability of HIVST among Female sex workers (FSW) and MSM (men who have sex with men), using a salivary rapid test. …”
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Correction to: Prevalence of depression, syndemic factors and their impact on viral suppression among female sex workers living with HIV in eThekwini, South Africa by Anvita Bhardwaj, Carly A. Comins, Vijay Guddera, Mfezi Mcingana, Katherine Young, Rene Phetlhu, Ntambue Mulumba, Sharmistha Mishra, Harry Hausler, Stefan Baral, Sheree Schwartz

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Comparing typologies of violence exposure and associations with syndemic health outcomes among cisgender and transgender female sex workers living with HIV in the Dominican Republic. by Beth J Maclin, Yan Wang, Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz, Yeycy Donastorg, Martha Perez, Hoisex Gomez, Clare Barrington, Deanna Kerrigan

“…This study compares patterns of violence exposure among cisgender and transgender female sex workers (FSWs) and the associations with syndemic health outcomes. …”
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“Whatever is in the ARVs, is Also in the PrEP” Challenges Associated With Oral Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Female Sex Workers in South Africa by Nosipho Faith Makhakhe, Nosipho Faith Makhakhe, Yvonne Sliep, Anna Meyer-Weitz

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Differences in HIV, STI and Other Risk Factors Among Younger and Older Male Sex Workers Who Have Sex With Men in Nairobi, Kenya by Nicholas Muraguri, Jerry O. Okal, Marleen Temmerman, Dunstan Mukoko, Helgar K. Musyoki, Peter Gichangi

Subjects: “…male sex workers…”
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Perceptions of quality of life by female sex workers from the rural area of the Sertão Produtivo Baiano, Brazil: a phenomenological study by Pablo Luiz Couto, Carle Porcino, Samantha Pereira, Tarcício Flores, Alba Vilela, Antônio Gomes, Cleuma Suto, Dejeane Silva, Luiz França

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Childhood and adolescent factors shaping vulnerability to underage entry into sex work: a quantitative hierarchical analysis of female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya by Karen Devries, Helen Anne Weiss, Janet Seeley, Rupert Kaul, Nambusi Kyegombe, Joshua Kimani, Tara S Beattie, Pooja Shah, Alicja Beksinska, Graham F Medley, Rhoda Kabuti, Mary Kungu, Hellen Babu, Zaina Jama, Emily Nyariki, Pauline Ngurukiri, Demtilla Gwala, Daisy Oside, Ruth Kamene, Agnes Watata, Agnes Atieno, Faith Njau, Mary Akinyi

“…Objective To explore factors associated with early age at entry into sex work, among a cohort of female sex workers (FSWs) in Nairobi, Kenya.Background Younger age at sex work initiation increases the risk of HIV acquisition, condom non-use, violence victimisation and alcohol and/or substance use problems. …”
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Predictors of intention to receive cervical cancer screening among commercial sex workers in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia: application of the theory of planned behavior by Habitu Birhan Eshetu, Kegnie Shitu, Simegnew Handebo

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Estimation of the Population Size of Street- and Venue-Based Female Sex Workers and Sexually Exploited Minors in Rwanda in 2022: 3-Source Capture-Recapture by Elysee Tuyishime, Eric Remera, Catherine Kayitesi, Samuel Malamba, Beata Sangwayire, Ignace Habimana Kabano, Horacio Ruisenor-Escudero, Tom Oluoch, Angela Unna Chukwu

“… BackgroundHIV surveillance among key populations is a priority in all epidemic settings. Female sex workers (FSWs) globally as well as in Rwanda are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic; hence, the Rwanda HIV and AIDS National Strategic Plan (2018-2024) has adopted regular surveillance of population size estimation (PSE) of FSWs every 2-3 years. …”
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Assessing high-risk sexual practices associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection among young female sex workers in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional study by Olivier Mukuku, Yannick Nkiambi Kiakuvue, Georges Yumba Numbi, Bienvenu Mukuku Ruhindiza, Christian Kakisingi, Claude Mulumba Mwamba, Joe Kabongo Katabwa

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Interview - Human Trafficking in Brazil: Between crime-based and human rights-based governance by Ela Wiecko V. de Castilho

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Georgian Regime of Regulation of Prostitution and its Watchdogs by Tamar Gegelia

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A multi-country survey on access to healthcare and treatment services among individuals with critical medical care needs during the first wave of the pandemic by Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan, Roberto Ariel Abeldaño Zuñiga, Jorma I. Virtanen, Oliver C. Ezechi, Muhammad Abrar Yousaf, Ala’a B. Al-Tammemi, Mohammed Jafer, Passent Ellakany, Eshrat Ara, Martin Amogre Ayanore, Anthonia Omotola Ishabiyi, Balgis Gaffar, Nourhan M. Aly, Joanne Lusher, Maha El Tantawi, Annie L. Nguyen

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Correction: Prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis B and C virus infections among female Sex workers in Ethiopia: Results of the national biobehavioral Survey, 2020

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Progress toward the UNAIDS 90–90-90 targets among female sex workers and sexually exploited female adolescents in Juba and Nimule, South Sudan by Avi J. Hakim, Alex Bolo, Kelsey C. Coy, Victoria Achut, Joel Katoro, Golda Caesar, Richard Lako, Acaga Ismail Taban, Katrina Sleeman, Jennifer Wesson, Alfred G. Okiria

Subjects: “…Female sex workers…”
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Awareness and Utilization of HIV Testing and Prevention Services Among Female Sex Workers in Dnipro, Ukraine: Implications for Prevention Program Strengthening From the Dynamics Study by Joel Derksen, Daria Pavlova, Leigh M. McClarty, Olga Balakireva, Olga Balakireva, Nicole Herpai, Lisa Lazarus, Aruni Tennakoon, Tatiana Tarasova, Robert Lorway, Michael Pickles, Michael Pickles, Sharmistha Mishra, Sharmistha Mishra, Sharmistha Mishra, Sharmistha Mishra, Souradet Y. Shaw, Marissa L. Becker

Subjects: “…sex workers…”
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